The Ghost Writer Blu-ray/DVD Combo -- August 3rd 2010 from Summit
06-04-10 | 09:22 AM
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The Ghost Writer Blu-ray/DVD Combo -- August 3rd 2010 from Summit
http://www.theghostwriter-movie.com/
A ghostwriter stumbles onto a secret that places his life in danger as he takes down the life story of a former U.K. prime minister in this Roman Polanski-helmed adaptation of the Robert Harris novel. Convinced by his agent that he's been granted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, talented British screenwriter "The Ghost" (Ewan McGregor) agrees to aid British prime minister Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan) in completing his memoirs after the leader's former aid dies under mysterious circumstances. Almost immediately after The Ghost arrives at a remote mansion in the U.S. to begin working with the prime minister, Lang is accused of committing a war crime by a former British cabinet minister. Amidst a deluge of protestors and reporters, The Ghost delves into the unfinished manuscript and comes to the terrifying conclusion that his predecessor died because he discovered a link between Prime Minister Lang and the CIA. The more information The Ghost uncovers, the more convinced he becomes that his life could be in danger as well.
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Doesn't leave much time to generate buzz if they stick to that August 3rd date, but I'm not complaining.
06-08-10 | 08:14 PM
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Artwork's up, and ... 
... looks like the "combo" in the title actually means a dual-sided disc.
... looks like the "combo" in the title actually means a dual-sided disc.
06-09-10 | 09:52 AM
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06-09-10 | 10:54 AM
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Re: The Ghost Writer Blu-ray/DVD Combo -- August 3rd 2010 from Summit
HD DVD strikes back! Wonder how much money Toshiba gets from each sale? I can see other studios jumping in if this is a success. Cuts down on DVD copies being sold (from BD sets) and is a good way for retailers to stock more BD copies. Poor Blu-ray...can't beat DVD might as well join them.
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06-09-10 | 11:30 AM
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If they'd have the balls to just release flippers with no separate dvd release, I could respect it. Really why wouldn't they? If nothing else, release a DVD case version.
06-09-10 | 04:46 PM
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LOL it's one thing to not alter buying habits because of a combo, but to buy it now because it IS a combo? How much is Uni paying you again? 
07-31-10 | 02:58 PM
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dvdbeaver review: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-r...er_blu-ray.htm
08-01-10 | 11:55 AM
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Re: The Ghost Writer Blu-ray/DVD Combo -- August 3rd 2010 from Summit
Just got an email from my webmaster, looks like I'll be reviewing this one. Probably get the discs by the middle of this week. I'm guessing based on the fact that reviews are already up, he'll probably want me to do this one first. I'll let you folks know how it is. Roman's work is usually pretty solid.
08-03-10 | 01:15 PM
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Interesting - just got this from Netflix and it's not a combo. It doesn't have any "rental only" markings either.
If I wind up liking it, I'll just go buy it and return the combo to Netflix.
If I wind up liking it, I'll just go buy it and return the combo to Netflix.
08-03-10 | 03:22 PM
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I don't know what the big deal about the combo disc is. I got my copy last week of this and played just fine...
08-03-10 | 03:25 PM
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08-03-10 | 03:28 PM
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Re: The Ghost Writer Blu-ray/DVD Combo -- August 3rd 2010 from Summit
Oh, there's a lot of discussion about combo discs and their sordid history in one of the Universal threads (this one, actually). Glad to hear it's not faulty, though.
08-03-10 | 03:55 PM
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Suffice it to say some folks see no need to insert a variable into a situation where a separate DVD serves the same purpose. With the proliferation of combo packs which have separate DVD's included, I don't see how a double-sided disc benefits anyone but the studio. It's not more convenient. If you want your DVD copy, you can have it, and you don't even have to take the Blu-ray with you. Why fix what isn't broken?
08-03-10 | 04:07 PM
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Suffice it to say some folks see no need to insert a variable into a situation where a separate DVD serves the same purpose. With the proliferation of combo packs which have separate DVD's included, I don't see how a double-sided disc benefits anyone but the studio. It's not more convenient. If you want your DVD copy, you can have it, and you don't even have to take the Blu-ray with you. Why fix what isn't broken?
08-03-10 | 09:55 PM
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Re: The Ghost Writer Blu-ray/DVD Combo -- August 3rd 2010 from Summit
Canadian version is just a regular blu-ray disc - haven't watched this yet but am looking forward to it.
08-03-10 | 10:10 PM
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Suffice it to say some folks see no need to insert a variable into a situation where a separate DVD serves the same purpose. With the proliferation of combo packs which have separate DVD's included, I don't see how a double-sided disc benefits anyone but the studio. It's not more convenient. If you want your DVD copy, you can have it, and you don't even have to take the Blu-ray with you. Why fix what isn't broken?
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08-04-10 | 09:05 AM
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It's all about the studios. They are giving you a DVD copy, but not really. You can't sell that DVD, loan it out etc. Even though it may cost a bit more to make, it's still better than having several thousand sales lost because the DVD was sold/given away (it's what I do with every single one )
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